Simon Cowell sets sail in Cannes with a mystery brunette… following heroic rescue of nine people from a sinking ship

Back on board: Simon Cowell sets sail in Cannes with a mystery brunette… following his heroic rescue of nine people from a sinking ship

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05:11 GMT, 1 September 2012

Earlier this week, he proved his steely side can come in useful when he helped rescue nine people from a sinking ship in St Tropez.

And Simon Cowell was back aboard again earlier today when he set sail in Cannes with a party of friends including a mystery brunette.

The 52-year-old TV star looked happy and relaxed as he chilled out alongside the beauty and acquaintances including ex-girlfriend Sinitta and TV hypnotist Paul McKenna.

Setting sail: Simon Cowell looked happy and relaxed after his heroics in St Tropez, as he took a boat trip with friends, including a mystery brunette in Cannes

Simon is currently single after splitting from his fiance, make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy, this year after three years together.

It was his ex girlfriend Sinitta who alerted her Twitter followers to the dramas which happened earlier this week when Cowell sprung into action after receiving a May Day distress call from another vessel off the coast near St Tropez.

After hearing the call, he told his captain and crew to redirect his impressive mega yacht Slipstream to assist the struggling vessel.

Cosy: Simon sat next to the mystery lady as ex girlfriend Sinitta perched in front as they made their way to Cannes from his mega yacht Slipstream

Back on dry land: Multi millionaire Simon often enjoys holidaying in the South of France

Chilling out: The music mogul was taking some time to relax before the new season of the X Factor begins

When they came nearer to the boat he sent out a smaller boat to rescue the passengers on board and bring them back to his vessel.

According to the Daily Star, his staff also helped to pump water out of the struggling boat.

Delivering a minute-by-minute account Sinitta told her followers: 'Just had a mayday message, 35ft boat sinking. Simon has sent us to help and rescue 9 people on board!'